Garda sources have pointed out that contrary to reports which we published last week, there is, in fact, a continuous armed Garda presence at Dublin Airport.

In an earlier response to queries from The Irish Times, Garda sources had declined to indicate the numbers or duties of any armed members at the airport.

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